Jackie Robinson : [graphic novel] athletes who made a difference / by Blake Hoena ; illustrated by David Shephard.
Jackie Robinson : [graphic novel] athletes who made a difference / by Blake Hoena ; illustrated by David Shephard.
By
:
Hoena, B. A.
Publication Date
:
2020
Publication Information
:
Minneapolis, Minn. : Graphic Universe,
Physical Description
:
32 p. : col. ill.
Subject Term
:
Baseball -- History -- Juvenile literature.
African American baseball players -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Baseball players -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Racism -- Juvenile literature.
Discrimination in sports -- Juvenile literature.
Genre
:
Graphic non-fiction -- Juvenile literature.
Series
:
ATHLETES WHO MADE A DIFFERENCE
ATHLETES WHO MADE A DIFFERENCE.
Additional Contributors
:
Shephard, David (Illustrator)
Bibliography Note
:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Summary
:
In an era of discrimination, Jackie Robinson broke Major League Baseball's race barrier. Facing harassment, he stayed focused on the game, becoming the MLB Rookie of the Year in 1947 and later a baseball legend.
Language
:
English
ISBN
:
9781728402949
General Note
:
“Purchased through the Diyas for Diversity grant.”
Library | Collection | Collection | Call Number | Status |
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St. John's - A.C. Hunter (SJH) | Juv Bio | Juvenile Biography | B ROB | Checked In |